Empowering California Surf Camp

All difficulty levels

Instruction in English

Maximum 15 participants

All meals included

Imagine for a moment living life with unshakeable confidence. Imagine what your life would look like, how you would feel if you knew that whatever wipeouts came your way, you'd have the confidence and courage to not only face them calmly and confidently, but you'd know you would grow from them as well. That is the exact type of confidence and courage, power, and peace of mind you'll leave with after this Women on Waves retreat. Ladies, this all-inclusive, life-changing experience is for you to increase your confidence on the waves and in your life. No need to feel awkward or embarrassed, instead, you're going to feel empowered and uplifted as you drop any limitations and let your spirit soar!

Skill level

Styles

Accommodation

The Volare has the perfect ambiance and location. It is an eco-friendly luxury resort in Orange County that utilizes sustainable materials and renewable resources without compromising the guests' expectations of modern and contemporary sophistication. With a variety of room types all providing a wide selection of pillows paired with the pillow-top mattresses and luxurious linens, you will get a great night's rest.

You will receive complimentary parking, breakfast, baggage hold, fresh coffee in the lobby, sparkling outdoor pool and jacuzzi, walking distance to the beach, in-room Wi-Fi, wake up calls, local calls, beach towels and toys for rent, and local trolly to the beach. ​Guests of the age 19 and under stay free with an adult. The hotel is also a handicap accessible hotel ​with wheelchair accessible rooms, venue facilities, pool facilities.

Program

The Women on Waves retreat is designed and led by Yoga for Surfers Teacher Training’s creator Peggy Hall to give you a life-changing experience by increasing your ocean knowledge, skills, and confidence so you can have more fun in the water and more confidence in your life.

No stranger to wipeouts and heart-pounding situations in the ocean, Peggy wants to share her confidence-building secrets with you so you can turn your "fear" of the ocean into healthy respect, so you can have more fun with your family and friends while you develop your wave riding skills at all levels.

Imagine spending five exciting days with new friends, open to adventure, trying something new, facing your fears, developing new levels of confidence in a safe, supportive, fun environment in the charming, friendly village of San Clemente, California. You'll learn to stop circling the water's edge, take the plunge, and make waves with your new-found confidence. You'll be warmly welcomed by Peggy Hall and her team of caring, encouraging, and supportive surfing yogis, eager and ready to help you feel more confident and comfortable in the ocean.

Imagine leaving your everyday life behind as you immerse yourself in the healing activities Peggy has planned for you, both in and out of the water.

You'll enjoy healthy, delicious meals prepared for you by our private health-conscious chef, daily yoga and meditation for energy and stress reduction, surf instruction at all levels of experience even if you rarely ever go in the water.

Best of all is making new friends from different places and enriching mind, body, and spirit with Peggy's positive encouragement for vibrant living. You'll leave feeling transformed, eager, and able to apply Peggy's total life enhancement techniques for a more powerful, peaceful, calm and confident you, not only on the waves, but in all areas of your life.

Who is the retreat for?

This custom-designed experience is for ladies of all ages and experience who want to increase their confidence in the ocean and in life. No experience needed. All ages and fitness levels are welcomed and accommodated. You are free to join in the activities or simply relax on the beach.

If you're a beginner surfer, you'll get personalized instruction from start to finish so you can confidently enjoy all that the ocean has to offer. If you're an experienced surfer, you'll love the Women of Waves retreat, enjoying the camaraderie of other surf-stoked ladies while exploring the most famous surf breaks California has to offer.

Some retreat attendees are new to surfing or have tried it a bit and want to increase their knowledge and confidence so they can enjoy time at the ocean on vacation or with family and friends instead of hanging back and watching others have all the fun.

Intermediate and advanced surfers are also welcomed. You'll experience a variety of waves and conditions to suit your desires. You're in the surfing capital of Southern California, so you'll get access to those famous surf breaks such as San Onofre, Trestles, Salt Creek and others.

What's a typical day like at the retreat?

You'll enjoy a satisfying pre-surf breakfast presented by our personal health-conscious chef so you'll have the energy and stamina for the exciting morning activities. After coffee and breakfast with the Women of Waves' attendees, you'll head out to a local surf break, chosen to suit the weather and surf conditions. You'll spend time sussing the conditions, while you learn about ocean safety, currents, tides, how to read the waves and stay safe.

You'll warm up with some invigorating pre-surf yoga stretches led by Peggy while you mentally prepare for a fantastic surf session. The expert surf coaches will work with you on the sand to master the pop-up, show you board control, paddling techniques and other skills to build your confidence and ability on the waves.

You'll spend the morning at the beach (shade is available) and you're welcome to spend that time in the water, on the beach, or napping if you prefer. After an exhilarating surf session, you'll be ready to fill your tummy with a delicious, nourishing lunch lovingly crafted by our personal chef. You'll have some free time after lunch to nap, shop or simply enjoy the beautiful surroundings of San Clemente, known as the "Spanish Village by the Sea". In the late afternoon, you will get together to discuss surf topics, health, healing, fitness, and nutrition.

A highlight of the WOW Retreat is the discovery of your own divine design as Peggy shares her "Energy of the Sea" total life enhancement talk, which sea creature represents your divine design? Peggy will lead you through an astonishing discovery of your own gifts and talents so that your confidence and spirit will soar. You'll also understand why some people are just the way they are and how to communicate more effectively. In the evening, you will all enjoy a delicious communal meal out on the "beach glam" patio of the Volare Hotel as we share the highlights, challenges, and accomplishments of your day. You'll fall asleep easily after a full day of new experiences and you'll wake up refreshed eager for another glorious adventure.

Instructors

Peggy Hall

Peggy Hall is the creator of the world's first-ever (and best-selling) Yoga for Surfers DVD series, with more than 125,000 copies sold around the world. As the pioneer of the surf / yoga movement (starting back in 2002). Peggy was the first person to put yoga plus surfing together and it has now exploded and expanded all across the globe.

Location

This yoga and surf camp will take place in San Clemente, which is the surfing capital of South Orange County, California, USA. Known as the “Spanish Village by the Sea,” San Clemente is a friendly, down-to-earth place that is at the heart of the surfing scene. You will be just minutes from world-class surfing beaches like San Onofre, Trestles, Lowers, T-Street, Salt Creek, and Doheny.

Features

Activities

Gym

Hot tub / Jacuzzi

Swimming pool (outdoor)

General

Environmentally friendly

Lounge

Services

Free parking

Free Wi-Fi

Food

You will be served daily meals and snacks. The healthy and delicious meals will be prepared for you by Yoga for Surfers Teacher Training's private health-conscious chef.

The following meals are included:

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Snacks

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:

Regular (typically includes meat and fish)

If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation

Things to do (optional)

Enjoy the beach

Explore San Clemente

Shopping

What's included

Daily yoga and meditation with Peggy Hall

Ocean Confidence Course (comprehensive instruction on the beach and in the water so you'll learn how to read the waves, be safe, be confident and have more fun)

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